Introduction
Welcome to Mahamaya Ganga Aarti (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mahamayagangaaarti.in/ (“Service”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Service.
Information We Collect
We collect information from you in two ways: information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our Service.
Personal Information You Provide
Currently, our website is a blogging platform, and we do not collect any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address, unless you voluntarily submit this information through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups (if introduced in the future). As of now, such features are not available on our site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Mahamaya Ganga Aarti, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and tracking technologies:
IP Address: Helps us understand user location and detect suspicious activity.
Browser Type and Version: To optimize compatibility and performance.
Device Information: Such as device type, operating system, and screen resolution.
Pages Visited & Time Spent: For analyzing user behavior to improve our content.
Referring URLs: The website or link from which you came to our Service.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather statistical data. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us recognize repeat visitors and remember preferences.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about website usage. Google Analytics’ use of cookies and data collection is governed by their Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
We also use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
We may also display related search results powered by Google or other partners. These results may include advertisements that are targeted based on your search behavior on our website, including search terms entered into our site’s search box.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. You can also learn more about how Google uses cookies and data in advertising at Google’s Advertising Policies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies might affect the functionality of our website.
How We Use Your Information
The data collected is used only for the following purposes:
To operate and improve our website and services.
To analyze website traffic and user engagement.
To enhance user experience based on user preferences and behavior.
To protect the website against fraud and security threats.
To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Currently, we do not use third-party advertising services or tools like reCAPTCHA, Facebook Login, or others. The only third-party service in use is Google Analytics, which helps us understand visitor traffic.
We may also use third-party search tools (such as Google Custom Search Engine or AdSense for Search) to display related search results and ads. These tools may collect and process user search queries to serve relevant ads and improve the user experience. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
If in the future, we introduce advertising (such as Google AdSense), or third-party tools, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect such changes.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
To comply with legal obligations such as court orders or government requests.
To protect and defend our rights or property, including enforcing our Terms and Conditions.
With trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements.
We ensure that any third parties involved uphold similar privacy and security standards.
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
For automatically collected data (like IP addresses and cookies), retention is usually limited to a period needed for analytics or legal compliance.
Your Rights Regarding Your Data
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal data where it is no longer necessary or where you withdraw consent.
Restriction: You may request to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Objection: You may object to our processing of your personal data on grounds related to your particular situation.
Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Please note that since we do not collect personal information directly on the website, many of these rights may be limited at this time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@mahamayagangaaarti.in. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law.
Cookies Consent and Control
Upon your first visit to the site, you may be presented with a cookies consent banner explaining our use of cookies. You have the choice to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for site functionality will still be used.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.
Security of Your Information
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data as best as possible.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we learn that personal data of a child under 18 has been collected, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
International Data Transfers
Mahamaya Ganga Aarti is based in India and serves users globally, including the United States and other countries. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to India or other countries where our servers or service providers are located.
We comply with applicable international data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European Union users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the CCPA, including the right to:
Know what personal data is collected, used, shared, or sold.
Request deletion of personal data collected from them (with certain exceptions).
Opt-out of the sale of their personal data (currently, we do not sell personal data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@mahamayagangaaarti.in.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this document.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: